RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in for a special session on Monday, Oct. 27 where its slim Democratic majority is poised to consider redrawing Virginia's congressional districts -- not everyone is on board.

As in California, Democrats are working to weaken President Trump's pressure on the Texas Legislature to grow its Republican delegation.

Other than redistricting, which is under scrutiny by Republicans, Virginia Democrats will likely bring up other items. Democrats, under a resolution, said they want to fight back against federal cuts.

Considering it a partisan game, Virginia Republicans call changes to the congressional maps irresponsible and would be going against what the voters want. They made statements outside the Virginia State Capitol on Monday a

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